We are a network of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities living in Surrey. Together we share our experiences and give feedback to bring about change to the services we use.
ATLAS stands for: Accept, Teach, Listen, Access, Support.
We chose these words to represent us as we feel they reflect our values and the work that we do. Previously, we were known as SYAS: SEND Youth Advisors Surrey.
Find out more about our name and story on the ‘About Us!‘ page.
Read more about our aims, priority areas and action cards to find out more about the important work that we do.
Join us for regular virtual meetings, socials, online surveys, blogs, social media content and events!
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We regularly meet virtually via Zoom and have started to introduce more face-to-face sessions in line with Covid restrictions! For more information on how to get involved, please see our ‘Get Involved‘ page or contact us at ATLAS@surreycc.gov.uk.
Recent Blogs
Our Preferred Terminology
Chapter 3 from ATLAS’s report on Ableism, Stigma, and Discrimination: The Power of Language. This chapter shares some examples of preferred terminology for young people with additional needs and disabilities.
The Importance of Autistic Girl Influencers
ATLAS Member El talks about how Paige Layle, an Autistic influencer, helped them understand their autism better.
Autism Acceptance
Hannah Mudd, an ATLAS Autism member, shares their personal experience of being autistic and working in a library.
How Formula 1 supports the LGBTQ+ community
Humza Mirza, an apprentice on the User Voice and Participation Team, has been looking back on how Formula 1 has supported the LGBTQ+ community
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